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Waitering: meaning, definitions and examples

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waitering

 

[ ˈweɪtərɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

service industry

Waitering refers to the act of serving customers in restaurants, cafes, or bars. It involves taking orders, serving food and drinks, and ensuring customer satisfaction during their dining experience.

Synonyms

food service, serving, waitstaff

Examples of usage

  • I started waitering to earn some extra money while studying.
  • Waitering can be a demanding job, especially during busy hours.
  • She has been waitering at the local diner for over three years.

Translations

Translations of the word "waitering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 serviço de mesa

🇮🇳 सेवा करना

🇩🇪 Bedienung

🇮🇩 pelayanan

🇺🇦 обслуговування

🇵🇱 obsługa

🇯🇵 ウェイティング

🇫🇷 service

🇪🇸 servicio

🇹🇷 servis

🇰🇷 웨이팅

🇸🇦 خدمة

🇨🇿 obsluha

🇸🇰 obsluha

🇨🇳 服务

🇸🇮 postrežba

🇮🇸 þjónusta

🇰🇿 қызмет көрсету

🇬🇪 მომსახურება

🇦🇿 xidmət

🇲🇽 servicio

Etymology

The term 'waiter' dates back to the late 16th century, derived from the verb 'wait,' which means to attend or serve. The distinctive role of the waiter as a service provider in dining establishments began to take shape in the 17th century, particularly in Europe, where formal dining became popular. Initially, the job was often associated with lower social status, but as the hospitality industry evolved, it began to gain recognition as a crucial profession that requires skills in customer service and food handling. The adjective 'waitering' emerged to describe the action or work of waiters, signifying the specific duties involved in serving guests. Today, waitering is an integral part of the service industry worldwide, reflecting cultural attitudes towards dining and hospitality.